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Crispy Pork Carnitas
Mexican slow-cooked pork shoulder, shredded and crisped in the oven with orange and warming spices. Spreading the shredded pork on a tray with its own cooking juices before the final roast is what lets the edges crisp up while the meat itself stays moist underneath.
Ingredients
Instructions
Rub pork with spices and salt.
Place in a pot with orange juice, lime and garlic.
Simmer covered 2.5 hours until very tender.
Shred pork.
Spread on a tray with cooking juices.
Roast at 220°C for 15–20 minutes until crispy.
Serve in tortillas with salsa and guacamole.
Nutrition (estimated)
Per serving, based on a standard 4-serving portion and standard nutrition references — not a lab or USDA-verified measurement.
